Danielle Buresh Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Provides Reception & Placement case management services to prepare newly arrived refugees for self-sufficiency. Assists with the training and ongoing support of other R&P team members, including R&P case managers and case aides.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Provided a comprehensive orientation and intake to newly arriving refugees that assesses client needs and goals, communicates expectations of the resettlement process and establishes a strong, supportive relationship with the client.• Educated clients throughout the R&P period on how to access needed services so that refugees are able to attain and maintain self-sufficiency once completing Exodus programs.• Ensured the provision of mandated core services including a health department screening, applying for social security cards, public benefits, medical care, school enrollment, and all other required services. • Maintained up-to-date programmatic knowledge of all services (health department, social security, welfare, etc.) involving refugees.• Provides information and referrals that are culturally and financially appropriate to assist clients in maintaining basic needs and reaching self-sufficiency.

• Volunteered as member of the leadership team of Malembe Rise, a grassroots education non-profit that strives to promote equity through education by investing in teachers and students in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Ensured a variety of tiered services and interventions were available and accessible at the school level (Harshman Middle School - Indianapolis, IN) for students and families according to their level and type of need• Worked to identify and fill partnership gaps, which included vetting potential opportunities, relationship cultivation, funding opportunities, and reducing barriers to parents and students to accessing services

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Conducted community research and organized relevant data from nonprofit, governmental, and private partners to inform new grant proposals and programming operations• Coordinated with neighborhood implementation partners and engaged with neighborhood residents through public surveying to assist the organization in determining the efficacy of existing community development programming and resources• Planned and implemented various community engagement events and initiatives to connect community members to available resources and opportunities

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

• Performed data collection, recordkeeping, and database compilation to promote accuracy of Title VI reporting and record of program activities and course offerings• Implemented program outreach and promotion through the creation of weekly general and event bulletins and maintenance of social media pages to foster community awareness of the program

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

• Researched grants, giving patterns, and subject-area statistics, and wrote content for grant proposals to inform the U.S. Country Director’s approach to securing grant funds for the organization• Wrote and designed mass emails, social media posts, and an interactive workbook to engage donors and their families and increase their awareness of organizational programming

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Degree: Bachelor of Arts; Major: Religious Studies; Minor(s): Nonprofit Management, African Languages (Swahili)GPA: 4.0**Graduated with Highest DistinctionHonors: College of Arts & Sciences Executive Dean’s List (Fall ‘18, Spring ‘19, Fall ‘19, Spring ’20, Fall ’20, Spring ‘21) Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellow (2019-2020, 2020-2021) Indiana University Founder’s Scholar (2020, 2021)African Studies Program Merit Award (Spring ‘20)Bill Gallagher Essay Contest, Department of Religious Studies: 1st Place (Spring ’21)Scholarships & Grants: Frank Arganbright ScholarshipIndiana University Provost ScholarshipHutton International Experiences Program (HIEP) GrantFrank O’Bannon GrantFederal Pell Grant

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

• Collected and cataloged state-wide organizational contact information, researched and effectuated CRM software, and managed website updates to facilitate promotion and outreach initiatives

Bloomington, Indiana

• Researched grants and fundraising opportunities to support education initiatives in Kenyan and Tanzanian schools• Enhanced online presence by editing and innovating website content to better inform web users of the organization’s approach to and impact on education in East Africa

Bloomington, Indiana Area

• Supervised student employees at a variety of dining concepts to maintain efficiency and quality of dining operations• Managed on-site cash cage to ensure security of monetary resources at dining location

Arusha, Tanzania

• Developed curriculum within a business development workbook to educate clients about investment decision-making, alongside a variety of principal business management practices• Consulted with small business owners in rural Tanzanian villages to teach foundational business concepts and promote self-sufficiency in community economies

Brownsburg, In

• Coordinated a camp program for children 6-8 years of age to provide an explorative and educational childcare alternative during summer vacation• Supervised camp counselors and organized day-to-day itineraries to promote a safe and healthy environment for camp employees and attendees

Brownsburg, In

• Greeted customers and inquired about shopping experience to foster a friendly atmosphere and obtain valuable customer feedback• Handled and processed cash, checks, digital payments, and membership cards to efficiently conduct consumer purchases and ensure the financial security of the store’s customers

Brownsburg, In

• Greeted guests and assigned patrons according to rotation to promote restaurant organization and quality customer service• Answered telephone calls, processed orders, and recorded dining reservations to accurately communicate consumer needs to other restaurant staff members